Susannah’s current work is inspired by medieval religious sculpture, (with a bit of baroque excess) and our understanding of the past. The ‘Here be Dragons’ pieces highlight man’s naivety around the natural world. It is a delightful treasure trove of possibilities that looks at the human connection with nature and the curious desire to possess, rather than simply observe and learn.

To create this collection, Susannah works in ceramics that can be used as architectural embellishment or for conservation repair. “The tradition of artist and engineer working together to make buildings and structures is now lost; I am developing an accessible process for architectural or monumental sculpture. I have developed a single firing process to create long lasting stoneware sculpture. I am also passionate about colour in sculpture, as that is another lost art.”

Susannah is using painting and gilding instead of glazing. “Traditionally, ancient sculpture right up to the medieval period, was highly decorated and colourful. Paints and pigments of every hue were used. The Dark Ages were far from dark. Although the majority of my work is ceramic with rich painting and gilding, I am now also incorporating silversmithing into my work. I want to create work grounded in traditional techniques that is also entirely innovative. The result is fine, precious and magical sculptures. I love allegory in art and my work often has a storyline. I am always learning from historical sculpture and I want to make beautiful pieces that tell a story. My work will be both familiar and experimental.”

Susannah Peacock has a background in art, architecture, design, cartography and illustration. She has worked in conservation architecture, public art, set design and curation. As a Project Manager for groundbreaking urban design company City ID, Susannah edited and contributed to the first Public Art Advisory booklet for Bristol City Council encouraging the inclusion of art and creative thinking at the inception of public realm and architectural projects. Additionally, Susannah worked in illustration which has resulted in a long term collaboration with Portfolio Cards.

Recent works include the centrepiece of Bath Fringe 2025 “Here be Dragons” was a large medieval map with the creatures of the deep brought to life through sculpture.

New work is centred around the human desire to obsessively collect anything precious or rare. “Collected, Not Protected” will be launched in 2026.

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